Are Homebuyers Bound by Previous Boundary Agreements? Insights from Bishop v Jaques
Owners of neighbouring properties may make boundary agreements during their ownership to define the boundaries of their properties and set down the rules and conditions of the parties’ conduct regarding or about the properties, requiring them to do something or prohibiting them from doing something, such as fence maintenance, right of way and light. A […]
Are Covert Recordings Allowed in Family Law Proceedings? FJC Issues New Guidance
The Family Justice Council (FCJ) has recently issued long-awaited guidance on the subject of covert recordings in family law proceedings. Family court cases, particularly those involving children, can often be highly emotional, and recording conversations to support your side of the story may feel like a practical way of supporting your argument. However, this can […]
Legal Remedies for Water Damage from a Residential Leak in Commercial Units
In the UK, especially in cities, it can be quite common to have a situation where a residential property is above a business. When a commercial unit suffers water damage due to a residential leak from the property above, legal responsibility can be complex, especially when both units share the same landlord. The primary legal […]
Hidden Terms and Conditions – When Can You Push Back?
In a world of online sign-ups, automated checkouts, and fast-moving transactions, it’s increasingly common for important contractual terms to be tucked away in hyperlinked documents or embedded in lengthy terms and conditions. But what happens when you’re held to a term you didn’t see or weren’t clearly told about? The Legal Test: Fair Notice and […]
UK Net Migration 2025: What the Latest Statistics Mean for You
Today the government released the latest UK net migration statistics for the year ending December 2024, and I wanted to break down what they actually mean for you and your family. As someone who’s been helping clients navigate this system for years, I can tell you these numbers tell a story that’s both encouraging and […]
New Rules Set to Protect Buy Now Pay Later Customers in the UK
The UK government has announced that it is set to introduce new rules around buy now pay later from next year. This will give the 11 million shoppers in the UK who use it stronger rights and clearer protections from next year when using companies like Klarna, Laybuy and Clearpay. Recent figures from Money Wellness […]
How to Make a Successful Human Rights Claim Under EX. 1 of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules
We frequently receive enquiries from clients who state that they have a partner with British Citizenship in the UK who they are not married to and have not lived with for at least 2 years as required under the Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. Because of this, a number of clients feel that they […]
Court Dismisses Claim in Student Accommodation Valuation Dispute: Lessons on Surveyor Negligence
This dispute involves surveyor negligence the valuation of a derelict site in Aberdeen, intended for redevelopment into Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). The project was to be carried out by a special purpose vehicle, which was granted a 170-year lease of the site. The lease’s ground rent terms are central to the case. The Claimant […]
Key Announcements from the UK Government’s Immigration White Paper
Yesterday (12/05/2025), the UK government published a significant immigration white paper titled Restoring Control over the Immigration System. The white paper outlines a broad package of immigration reforms aimed at reducing the recent record levels of net migration and rebalancing the system in favour of high-skilled workers who contribute the most to economic growth. They […]
Adverse possession: when to register your rights
Adverse possession, often referred to as squatter’s rights, is a legal doctrine in England and Wales that allows an individual to claim ownership of land they have occupied without the owner’s consent, provided they meet certain conditions. One such condition, found in Paragraph 5(4)(c) of Schedule 6 of the Land Registration Act 2002, requires the […]